Curettage & Periowave Treatment

At Centre Dentaire Don Quichotte, detecting, treating and preventing gum and periodontal diseases are an integral part of the care offered by our dentists in Île-Perrot. We are pleased to help preserve our clients’ oral health.

Gum diseases can appear sneakily and develop quickly until they attack the tissues that make sure our teeth are firmly fixed to our jaws. The first signs of gingivitis are: swelling and redness of the gums, which may be accompanied by bleeding during brushing and flossing. In most cases, gingivitis doesn’t cause pain, and that is why it goes unnoticed by many people. Nevertheless, the previously mentioned signs need to be detected because gingivitis can evolve in periodontitis if left untreated.

As for periodontitis, it causes periodontal pockets between the gums and roots of teeth, areas in which bacteria flourish. Over time, bacteria will cause degradation of tissues supporting the teeth, which can loosen the teeth or even result in their loss. Periodontitis can be treated with good dental treatments, but it is important to act quickly to avoid associated complications. To determine the appropriate treatment, your dentist needs to assess the extent of the periodontitis. To that end, he needs to measure the depth of the periodontal pockets and may take X-rays to note the bone loss.